Work
# Further education
You’re never too old to learn! Further education, retraining, completing
your school education as an adult, or doing a part-time university degree can improve
your career options. But how does professional development work and what financial
support is available? You will find information on the topic of further education and
retraining here.
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If you would like to continue your professional training, the employment agency will cover the costs of further training for you under certain conditions. Funding for continuing vocational training is available for the unemployed and employees.If you would like to continue your professional training, the Jobcenter will pay the costs of further training for you under certain conditions.If you need help in choosing a career or reorienting yourself, you can contact the careers advice service at the Employment Agency.If you leave your service as a temporary soldier, you will receive a so-called service pension to provide financial security for your reintegration into civilian working life.If you need special assistance in integrating into working life and are currently unable to complete any training or further education due to your disability, you can receive individual in-company qualification as part of Supported Employment.If you want to do continuing education and you need special support or assistance because of your disabilities, you can do the continuing education in a company or institution that is set up to meet your special needs.If you want to do continuing education and you need special support or assistance because of your disabilities, you can do the continuing education in a company or facility that is set up to meet your special needs.
These Assistance Services support you in exercising your rights and fulfilling your duties in the European internal market.
The Office for the Equal Treatment of EU Workers provides information on living and working in Germany in easy-to-understand language in 11 EU languages.